Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sandford principle

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.65 in modern English

Syllables: sand-ford prin-ci-ple
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A concept in the management of protected landscapes in the United Kingdom, where the need for conservation is balanced with offering access to the public.

Example Sentences

"It may become necessary to restrict traffic, since it is law under the Sandford principle that where there is apparent conflict between a national park's dual functions of conservation and promoting public enjoyment, then greater weight must be given to conservation."

Etymology

Named after John Edmondson, 2nd Baron Sandford.

Inflected Forms

the Sandford principle (canonical)

Questions

What does sandford principle mean?: A concept in the management of protected landscapes in the United Kingdom, where the need for conservation is balanced with offering access to the public.
Where does sandford principle come from?: Named after John Edmondson, 2nd Baron Sandford.

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